What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington Retail Association launches search for next president and CEO
Olympia, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) has launched a national search to identify its next President and Chief Executive Officer, marking an […]
Urgent Update: Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act HB 2274 needs action now
HB 2274, a targeted update to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) has advanced out of policy committee and is now in the House Rules Committee. […]
Seahawks championship celebration delivers major boost to downtown Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks returned home this week to celebrate their second Super Bowl title with a championship ceremony and parade that drew massive crowds […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington Retail Association Board of Directors convenes in Olympia
WR held its Winter Legislative Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2026, in Olympia, Washington. The full-day meeting brought together retail […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Fine-tune law to protect WA consumers from misleading emails
Feb. 2, 2026 By The Seattle Times editorial board For more than 25 years, Washingtonians have had consumer protection from, among other laws, […]
Senate committee advances SB 5965 to ban plastic carryout bags
The Senate Environment & Energy Committee advanced SB 5965 on Monday, adopting a substitute version that would fully ban plastic carryout bags in Washington. […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington lawmakers review proposal addressing retail pricing technologies
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would limit certain retail pricing practices as part of a broader discussion about affordability and emerging […]
Plastic bag bans: Unintended consequences on sustainability
Reducing waste is a shared goal for retailers and communities alike. Members of the American Retailers’ Plastic Bag Alliance (ARPBA) have invested hundreds of […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]